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Abdullah v. State - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the district court's dismissal of Azad Haji Abdullah's third successive petition for post-conviction relief. The court found the petition untimely under Idaho Code section 19-2719, which imposes a 42-day limit for capital defendants to file such claims.

Johnson v. SRM-Double L, LLC - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johnson v. SRM-Double L, LLC, concerning a workplace accident. The court affirmed the striking of late filings but reversed summary judgment and sanctions against the plaintiff, finding insufficient analysis and inadmissible hearsay.

City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources - Water Rights Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court issued an amended opinion in the case City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources, concerning water rights. The court dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The opinion was filed on March 2, 2026.

Johnson v. Beadz Brothers Farms - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Johnson v. Beadz Brothers Farms. The case involved a wrongful death claim against an employer, which was barred by the exclusive remedy rule of Idaho's Worker's Compensation Law.

State v. Wilkins - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals vacated a judgment of conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm against Robert Emanuel Wilkins, Jr. The court found that the impoundment and inventory search of the vehicle, which led to the discovery of the firearm, were unlawful.

State v. Salazar-Cabrera - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision regarding a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter conviction. The appeal centered on the application of the law of the case doctrine concerning a jail sentence assurance made by a previous judge.

Bedell v. Parsons - Idaho Supreme Court Property Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court reversed a district court's decision regarding property ownership interests in Bedell v. Parsons. The court found that the district court erred in its determination of ownership and partition of the property, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Hyde v. Oxarango - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court's dismissal of a complaint filed by limited partners Gretchen Hyde and Dinah Reaney against Robert and Rochelle Oxarango. The case involved a dispute over a family farm and ranching business managed by a limited partnership.

City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources - Water Rights Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court issued a substitute opinion in the case of City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources, withdrawing a prior opinion dated December 31, 2025. The appeal concerning water rights distribution was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Spears v. Antelope Mountain Resort, LLC - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Spears v. Antelope Mountain Resort, LLC, ruling that a property owner may not be held civilly liable for the criminal acts of her grandson. The court found no duty to aid or protect the victim from the grandson's actions.